SJRR 2021
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Printed Date: October-03-2024 at 10:40am
Topic: SJRR 2021
Posted By: Morfoot
Subject: SJRR 2021
Date Posted: December-16-2020 at 11:38am
Hey Gang....Yep!!!!!! It's that time of year again to think about a River Ruckus! Was gonna wait until after inauguration day to start this thread but it! I've had it up to my 3 feet over my head with all this Corona Crap and really miss this event along with my CCFan Ski Buds so I'm announcing it NOW! Thoughts on a March weekend all depending if DeSantis or the Prez shuts the country down. It's time to return to normal. Who's in?? Same routine as normal and same location. Lets make it happen since we didn't do it in 2020.
------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Posted By: bigwavedave
Date Posted: December-17-2020 at 3:07pm
Sounds wonderful probably three of us
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Posted By: samudj01
Date Posted: December-17-2020 at 6:42pm
I may be able to join this year.
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Posted By: ScottZ
Date Posted: December-18-2020 at 12:15pm
We are out. New job.
------------- Scott Zuelzke Lake Mitchell , AL 1984 Ski Nautique 1972 Skier
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: December-19-2020 at 1:36pm
ScottZ wrote:
We are out. New job. |
How can you possibly be out already? we haven't even set a date!
------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: December-19-2020 at 2:34pm
Morfoot wrote:
ScottZ wrote:
We are out. New job. |
How can you possibly be out already? we haven't even set a date! |
Sounds like my dating life in high school and college
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: December-19-2020 at 5:09pm
New job, possibly weekends... no earned vacation yet... makes sense to me.
We all don’t have 20+ years of service and 4 weeks vacation
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Posted By: ScottZ
Date Posted: December-19-2020 at 6:46pm
Bingo Holleywood!
------------- Scott Zuelzke Lake Mitchell , AL 1984 Ski Nautique 1972 Skier
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: December-19-2020 at 11:23pm
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: December-20-2020 at 7:38am
Hollywood wrote:
New job, possibly weekends... no earned vacation yet... makes sense to me.
We all don’t have 20+ years of service and 4 weeks vacation |
But he owns his own business unless.......its a victim of Covid.
And its 30+ years with 5 weeks vacation, 10 holidays and 7 paid Personal days. Life is good!
------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: December-20-2020 at 10:27am
I see that the 2021 Sunnyland Boat Show has been canceled already for next year!!
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Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: December-21-2020 at 10:54am
I want to do it.
If I can sneak out of NC without Governor Cooper seeing me leave past check point checky. I may have to leave the state in the cover of darkness with my truck lights off while driving on the back roads at a high rate of speed, just like the moonshiners did back in the day. While pulling a boat.
------------- 1980 Ski Nautique SOLD Back to Cypress Gardens 2002 Sport Nautique, GT-40, FCT2, Cover Sports, Tower Bimini, Inc., Wet Sounds Audio System, Star Gazer Wake Edition S. 1968 Ski Nautique, Project.
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Posted By: rebel skier
Date Posted: December-21-2020 at 1:15pm
I am going to do my damnedest to get down there. I know the campground vacancies kind of determine the date, but hardest weekend in March for me to get free is the 20-21st.
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: December-27-2020 at 10:00am
Merry Christmas and Happy soon to be New Year to everyone!!!! Any thoughts on a date for SJRR?? Parramore's has limited space due to the remodeling of several cabins.
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: December-28-2020 at 7:29am
Mike, I think we're still a Go on this. I haven't reached out to Parramores to see what is going on. With no Sunnyland Festival going on we can do any weekend in March that all can attend after were back on DST. I'll try to call them today and look to see how many cabins are available on several weekends. I would imagine they'll give us the usual CCFan discount.
------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Posted By: Nautiquehunter
Date Posted: December-28-2020 at 8:12am
I am working on the Mustang again . Hopefully will be done by March?
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Posted By: skibum1110
Date Posted: December-30-2020 at 1:20pm
The Jemec's are in depending on Annes Angels schedule and Cypress Gardens ski team tournament practices.
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Posted By: aupatking
Date Posted: January-01-2021 at 11:35pm
I’d like to try to join you guys this year. Where should I be looking for camp grounds?
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Posted By: Orlando76
Date Posted: January-02-2021 at 8:32am
Everybody stays at Parramores Fish Camp and Campground in Astor. There’s also St Johns River Campground on SR-40 across street from river and the same owner has 2 other campgrounds in Astor on River.
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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-02-2021 at 10:53pm
me and Ms Patti are in.......depending on dates
john
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-03-2021 at 9:03am
Okay so I haven't talked with the gals from Parramores but looking at the calendar here's what we got..... March 14 is when DST begins.. March 18 - 8 Cabins available March 25 - 8 Cabins April 1 (Easter weekend) 11 - Cabins April 8 - 11 Cabins
What weekend works best for everyone? Any weekend before DST isn't gonna work as there is no availabilty at all... There is no Sunnyland boat festival this year so we aren't handcuffed by that date. An April date would allow more attendees and the weather & water temps would be warmer. Might also mean that some of of snowbound Fans might be able to attend and drag a boat on clear roads. My vote is April 8th but it's what y'all wanna do as this is about "The Collective"!
------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: January-03-2021 at 9:12am
Based on the school's Spring Break schedule, I would prefer the March 18th weekend so we wouldn't have to pull the kids out of school, and we also have an interested teacher who wouldn't be able to do the April date. Just my preference but will try and make anything work to attend this year!!
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-07-2021 at 9:02am
Okay Gang the SJRR 2021 date is SET!!!!!!! Mark your calendar for April 8- 11 and make plans for a RUCKUS! I know it's later than normal but the deciding factor was cabin availability. I have already booked my cabin so at the time of this post there are 10 left. Anything earlier and that # was reduced to 6. With the amount of attendees who said they wanted to come, they might have to find accommodations elsewhere or tent/rv camp which kinda defeats the whole purpose anyway. Parramores working with us again and will give CCFans a 10% discount on your rate but YOU HAVE TO CALL, when you book and identify yourself as a CCFan in order to get it. Doing so Online won't work. Due to Covid restrictions the Rec Hall (as of now) won't be available for Sat night cookout BUT the pavillion will be available or some other area of the campground for the traditional River Ruckus Cookout on Saturday. As Mike mentioned the Sunnyland Show is cancelled but we'll still do the Ocklawaha River Run on Friday as it's a Ruckus favorite and do lunch at one of the many establishments lakeside in Mt. Dora. Should be fun as always and the weather will be a bit warmer so plan on dragging your Correct Craft down to Astor for some Social Distancing 32'ft off or 100'ft off if your Footing on the beautiful St. Johns River.
See Y'all Soon!!
Parramores Fishcamp 386-749-2721.
------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: January-07-2021 at 9:29am
Farmer's are booked in Miss Aud's 4/8-4/11. Looking forward to a great event and socially distant fellowship.....
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Posted By: skibum1110
Date Posted: January-10-2021 at 8:28pm
we booked up the Bear Den 4/8-11.
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Posted By: Nautiquehunter
Date Posted: January-11-2021 at 7:16am
Hunters will be there 4-8 to 4-11 hopefully with Mustang?
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Posted By: rebel skier
Date Posted: January-11-2021 at 3:53pm
Richard and Juli booked up the Eagles Nest 8-11.
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Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: January-12-2021 at 1:32pm
Morfoot wrote:
100'ft off if your Footing on the beautiful St. Johns River.
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Wouldn't that just be sitting in the boat?
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: January-12-2021 at 1:46pm
yup, that's how Foot foots.
But in other news, a rare Adam sighting!!
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-13-2021 at 5:57am
We all KNOW the rules around here so the above statement ISN'T exactly True.... From the archives of the 2011 River Ruckus here is Photo evidence of Foot attempting to Foot. Pulling a page from Brother Deens Book of Barefootin' one must ride on your backside for 1/2 mile before placing feet in the water. This was behind JoeinNY's SN.
------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Posted By: chessie
Date Posted: January-13-2021 at 11:38am
First timer. Date changes and sunny land show canceled we can finally come. Booked 5-12 Rv and 79 20ft southwind Ike & Debbie
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-14-2021 at 6:07am
Cabins are going pretty fast Y'all... At the time of this post there are 5 cabins left. Plenty of RV slots available if that is your thing. I know of 2 other CCFans that are planning on attending with their RV's but not set in stone yet. Nice to see we have some new attendees joining us for their First Ruckus. So welcome Ike & Debbie. Just a reminder to folks that the Ocklawalaha River run starts EARLY on Friday morning as we have to trailer to Moss Bluff Dam, launch the CC Armada and head down river. Good news for everyone. The Burrel Lock does not close for lunch anymore so we don't have to be there before noon. We still wanna get there early as it is a Long day of boating and even though there isn't a boat show this year to spend a couple hours I imagine we'll get plenty of water sports time on the two lakes we cruise on.
Don't delay in booking a cabin as you don't wanna end up staying somewhere else. Looking forward to this event to say the least. It'll be great to see some familiar faces and meet some new ones. The River Ruckus will be here soon!
------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-16-2021 at 8:21pm
booked the Bear cabin..........Ms Patti...Jordee and the Capt will be there...hopefully with the 'new to us' orange boat. looking forward to seeing everyone!
john
------------- "Loud pipes save lives"
AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"...
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-16-2021 at 8:28pm
jbear wrote:
booked the Bear cabin.john |
John, Very fitting! Was it intentional of just by chance?
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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-16-2021 at 8:34pm
when Julie mentioned that it was one of the avalible cabins....I had to have it! hope all is well Pete.....been forever since I talked to you.
john
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Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: January-17-2021 at 7:35am
Possibility
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-17-2021 at 7:39am
jbear wrote:
when Julie mentioned that it was one of the avalible cabins....I had to have it!hope all is well Pete.....been forever since I talked to you. john |
John, One of these days I hope we can connect again. It's been too long. Have fun at the SJRR and stay safe. I wish I could be there.
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Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-17-2021 at 12:49pm
NCH20SKIER wrote:
Possibility |
oh boy....dont tease us now.......
john
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: January-17-2021 at 1:55pm
Just curious......I see that skibum1110 and jbear both have booked the bear cabin???? Last time I looked, it was a pretty small cabin?? I just wanted to make sure the office staff didn't double book the cabin so there wouldn't be any surprises come April...
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Posted By: skibum1110
Date Posted: January-17-2021 at 3:34pm
That could be interesting for JB and Mrs Patty. Good catch Mike. We booked the bear den early. Some friends decided they wanted to go with us. So we rebooked to the Bluegill.
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: January-17-2021 at 3:44pm
skibum1110 wrote:
That could be interesting for JB and Mrs Patty. Good catch Mike. We booked the bear den early. Some friends decided they wanted to go with us. So we rebooked to the Bluegill. |
Ok, good to hear!!!
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: January-18-2021 at 6:08am
Great to see a lot of movement on this Reunion Thread. So here is who we have coming as of now. Couple of guys are still trying to work out schedules but here is what we got.......
Morfoot - Spec Hole mmfarmer1 - Ms Auds Jbear - Bear Den rebel skier - Eagles Nest chessie - RV skibum - Bluegill Nautiquehunter - ??? Nautique John - Deer Hunter ReidP - RV LesterT - local
Great group so far, some heavy hitters and frequent Ruckusers'! Keep the list going y'all and get off the fence if you're trying to decide. First April Ruckus so the water will be warmer.....the Glenn springs will feel great on a HOT Fla day....the beer will be colder and the fellowship will be second to none! Get moving before the cabins get gone. This is gonna be a great time with some great CCFans playing with boats!
------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: January-28-2021 at 8:26pm
Phyllis and I will be there, even though I haven't informed her yet. Hopefully this year she will keep herself in one piece and not rip her leg muscle tying to get up on her old tournament slalom ski that she hasn't been on for the past 49 years.
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Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: January-29-2021 at 10:40am
Our tentative plans have turned into unable to attend....Have fun everyone
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Posted By: woodyelc
Date Posted: January-29-2021 at 1:45pm
Woody will be there. Looking forward to a great weekend.
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Posted By: Fl Inboards
Date Posted: January-29-2021 at 5:09pm
Maybe! will bring either Red or a Shamrock fat 20'
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: February-09-2021 at 4:37pm
Less than 2 months to the Ruckus, just wanted to check in, it's been a little quiet on the thread!!! Counting the days......
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: February-11-2021 at 5:46am
Not a whole lot to report from the organizing end. Only 2 cabins left at this post. Would like to see someone pipe up and say they got em. April will be here soon so better start getting boats & trailers ready, Bumpers, anchors organized and coolers cleaned up. Don't wait till the last second. Start thinking about what you're bringing for the Ruckus cookout Saturday night. Grill will be on hand to cookup whatever is brought to feed everyone.
------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: February-11-2021 at 10:27am
How about I bring the "easy" stuff..... 16-ounce Solo cups and a decent grade of throwaway ("paper") plates. Plastic "silverware"?
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: February-13-2021 at 9:59am
I am planning to make BBQ ribs and baked beans again for the cookout! Also, I am happy to man the grill for any other items you may bring.......
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Posted By: bigwavedave
Date Posted: February-14-2021 at 8:32am
Morning Big Wave Dave and his crew just secured one of the cabins. They’ll be three of us ready to ski. Look forward to seeing everybody Dave
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Posted By: ScottZ
Date Posted: February-22-2021 at 2:06pm
Is anyone coming to the Ruckus from the Miami area? I have a windshield for #1 that needs a ride sown that way. Thanks!
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: February-22-2021 at 2:24pm
ScottZ wrote:
Is anyone coming to the Ruckus from the Miami area? I have a windshield for #1 that needs a ride sown that way.Thanks! |
Hey Scott, I'm about 45 minutes North of Miami and will be there. I can help with the transport.
Mike
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Posted By: ScottZ
Date Posted: February-24-2021 at 5:28pm
Hey Mike. Jim wants the windshield sooner than that so I am gong to ship it. Thanks for the offer. Scott
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: March-07-2021 at 2:34pm
1 month out tomorrow from the Ruckus and it's been a little quite out there??? Just wanted to spark up the thread, getting excited for a great event!!!!
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Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: March-07-2021 at 6:14pm
Unsure at present, but I might have to alter my plans a bit. A week ago yesterday I crashed a flat kite and busted 3 ribs and a fibula bone below the knee; also bruised a left ankle until the whole thing is black and the size of a small cantaloupe. The docs are saying all will heal in about 2 months, but I hope to be able to hurry it along. Phyllis and I are still coming, but I probably won't bring the '61. Ribs are improving, but I live in fear of coughing or sneezing.
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Posted By: Got Tiques
Date Posted: March-08-2021 at 2:40pm
Art, so sorry to hear about your crash!! Ribs, leg, ankle, all not easy to live with, ugh!!!! But, on the brighter side, I am so proud of you for still flying a flat wing. You are my idol. Take care my friend and heal💕💕. Todd
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: March-08-2021 at 2:52pm
Art, hope your recovery is going well and you and Phyllis are able to make the Ruckus..
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Posted By: IAughtNaut
Date Posted: March-08-2021 at 3:12pm
ArtCozier wrote:
A week ago yesterday I crashed a flat kite
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Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: March-08-2021 at 3:53pm
Thanks. The ribs are 'way ahead of the bruised ankle .
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: March-08-2021 at 4:42pm
Wow, flying a flat kite. That's bold. Very cool and, like myself, very old school, but Wow. Not the safest things in the world, but I appreciate your getting out there and showing the youngsters how things were done in the good old days. I've never had a crash like that (never flown a kite) but I just smacked my ribs a little bit last spring while swervin' and even with that I know what you are saying about dreading the unexpected cough and sneeze. Just when you think you are getting better you sneeze and it feels like you've been shot in the chest with a .45 at close range. Heal quickly Art.
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-08-2021 at 7:41pm
Art, Wishing you the best for a good recovery.
BTW, those flat wing kites never were safe so stay off it!
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Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: March-08-2021 at 8:06pm
Feel for you Art. Take it easy for a bit But what is this flat kite thing you were doing. I googled, but are you riding it. Pictures please
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-08-2021 at 8:16pm
Daryn,You're old enough so you should remember the old days with kites but, here's a picture for you:
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Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: March-08-2021 at 8:59pm
Pete, I'll have to good-naturedly defend defend the reputation of the flat kite.
There have been some nasty injuries; the best-known might be Ken Tibado, one of the pioneer flat kite enthusiasts. He was flying behind a car on an old airstrip in Sebring, FL with his wife driving the car. He crashed, and his wife didn't notice it for several (or more) seconds. He was pretty badly beaten up and lots of road rash, but continued to fly following recovery. He was the main kite flyer for Cypress Gardens in the 1950s, and had a business in Lake Wales, FL building and selling flat kites.. I copied a Tibado that was owned by Rob Shirley when I built mine in 1967. We know of one death as a result of a crash; at a ski site in Minnesota when Kathy Chapman crashed and unfortunately landed on the tow pylon of a ski boat that was parked on the beach.
Contrast that with Delta wings, or hang gliders as they are sometimes known, which have taken the lives of nine (9) or more people who I personally knew, and there have been dozens of others who I cannot name.
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Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: March-08-2021 at 10:00pm
Ouch Art! Hope your doing better.
Check out this guy- he has managed to incorporate old school tubing with a kite ! A true sign of a Champion. Hold my beer and watch this! Wisconsin's state motto.
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-09-2021 at 5:48am
WoW! You ARE the Man Art!!!!!! Not that you didn't have respect around here in the first place I'd say after a stunt like that; you've tripled the Art Cozier respect meter. Can't wait to hear this story in person! Take care my friend and heal quickly. See you in a month!
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Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: March-09-2021 at 7:59am
Hope you are healing quickly Art! Another tip on healing ribs, do not laugh!!
Smith Family has been laying low and out of the loop! We missed booking a cabin but will continue to monitor and likely, at least, join on day trips. All the kids are busy but the boys, who are a little upset for my mismanagement of booking!!
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Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: March-09-2021 at 8:46am
Art, Get well soon. Thankfully, the crash was not worse. I didn't know people still flew kites. I saw a show at Cypress Gardens in 1968 and the finally was the kite going up maybe 300' and releasing from the boat and circling down and landing in front of the bleachers. Really impressive. I had neighbors that had one in the 1970's and drove for them once in their Resorter 16. Pretty intense with the observer telling the driver to go faster, go slower, and a panicky faster faster faster...
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Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: March-09-2021 at 8:50am
Well. I would not believe it if I did not see that picture. I can not believe Art was riding/flying that. Those are old school, I’m guessing NEW version is the parasail Unbelievable (Thanks for pic Pete)
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Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: March-09-2021 at 9:20am
Riley wrote:
Art, Get well soon. Thankfully, the crash was not worse. I didn't know people still flew kites. I saw a show at Cypress Gardens in 1968 and the finally was the kite going up maybe 300' and releasing from the boat and circling down and landing in front of the bleachers. Really impressive. I had neighbors that had one in the 1970's and drove for them once in their Resorter 16. Pretty intense with the observer telling the driver to go faster, go slower, and a panicky faster faster faster... |
Thanks for the encouragement. Every day there is something that hurts less. The kite that you saw at the Gardens was a different breed from what I have. Mine is known as a "Flat Kite" and is simply a frame with a flat sail attached. As opposed to a Delta Kite, or "Hang Glider" if you prefer, the flat kit never detaches from the boat except in the event of a mishap or an intentional landing.
A flat kite behaves in the air in much the same way that a slalom ski behaves on the water. Shift weight left and right, the kite follows to some extent. Altitude is controlled by air speed and the length of the towline. In the heydays of flat kites, there were tournaments that included slalom and tricks, Slalom was run similar to slalom skiiing, except that instead of buoys the course consisted of water geysers connected to pumps. Tricks consisted of moves such as flipping one's body over the trapeeze bar, turning the body upside down and steering with the feet, and many more. There are even unconfirmed stories about one of the pioneers in flat kite flying and his wife getting r-e-a-l-l-y chummy when flying double.
Someday, if I can get someone to show me how to post photos on this site, I will do so. I'm as close to being computer llliterate as one can be.
It had crossed my mind to bring my kite to the River Ruckus, but it is a lot of trouble and prep, and of course the injuries will probably not be completely cured by then. Phyllis has had experience driving for me back in the 1960s - '70s, but I think she will refuse to drive me ever again. I would have to bring the guy whose kite I was flying when I crashed.
------------- "Art"
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: March-09-2021 at 9:49am
Me: "I'm pretty tough. I'm 66 and routinely do long line back deep barefooting, take some pretty mean falls and run the slalom course that includes some pretty rigorous OTFs.
Art: Hold my beer.
------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.”
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: March-09-2021 at 10:03am
ArtCozier wrote:
It had crossed my mind to bring my kite to the River Ruckus, |
What could possibly go wrong (Ken Spurling on JoeInNYs parasail, benjamin bayou gathering, 2011.)
------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.”
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Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: March-09-2021 at 9:37pm
Now, that's a unique way to ride a sail. Am I seeing the photo correctly; are his feet in the harness? Perhaps too hard a hit coming off the ground?
------------- "Art"
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Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: March-10-2021 at 7:31am
If you look at the spectators, they're watching someone narrowly escape serious injury or death. At take off, the flyer fell to his butt, skated across the lawn towards a wall and lifted off just before the wall. He was upside down when he lifted off, but got right side up and gave a thumbs up and had a good flight. Fortunately, the driver knew what he was doing and did not panic and chop the throttle.
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Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: March-10-2021 at 8:22am
Yikes! That looks exactly as described---a perilous situation--
------------- 2004 196 LE Ski 1969 Marauder 19 1978 Ski
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Posted By: bigwavedave
Date Posted: March-10-2021 at 9:35am
Posted By: bigwavedave
Date Posted: March-10-2021 at 9:39am
Good morning unfortunately Big Wave Dave and the crew will not be able to make the river ruckus. My friend Clay Reedy has gotten his new schedule at the hospital and hast to work that weekend. With Covid there is no exceptions. We were booked in the squirrel cabin and I canceled it this morning. We were all looking forward to the trip and seeing all your great people.The best part of it was Clay and I are bringing a friend that we ski with (unfortunately a Malibu boat owner) to show him how great Nautique people are. Hopefully things will get back to normal this summer and we can plan a huge river ruckus next year Dave
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Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: March-10-2021 at 11:33am
Dave, why not let Clay repair hearts and you drive up for an afternoon or a day. I will probably not be bringing the '61 SN as I will probably still be on the mend from a flat kite crash and won't be doing much boat-riding unless my ribs heal faster than expected. Doc says 6 weeks. Phyllis plans on us just hanging around the camp grounds and visit with people as they come and go. We are staying over Friday and Saturday nights. Broke at least 3 ribs and a fibula bone in the lower leg. I'm not bandaged up or cast, but moving slowly. It happened a week ago Saturday at Lake Silver, WH.
------------- "Art"
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Posted By: bigwavedave
Date Posted: March-10-2021 at 12:07pm
Sounds like a great plan thanks Dave
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-11-2021 at 4:16am
Okay Gang less than a month away so it's time to start chiming in on what you're bringing to the cookout Sat Night. Talked to Les Todd last night and he said he'd be there. He usually hits the Blackwater Inn for dinner on Thursday night so I told him we'd see him then. Here's who we Got attending and what you're bringing to the table.
Morfoot - Spec Hole - Desert
mmfarmer1 - Ms Auds - BBQ Ribs
Flat Kite Art AKA Crash Cozier & Phyllis - ???- Utensils
Jbear - Bear Den
rebel skier - Eagles Nest
chessie - RV
skibum - Bluegill
Nautiquehunter - ???
Nautique John - Deer Hunter
ReidP - RV
LesterT - local
Woody - Local
It'll be here before you know it and I for one have a lot to do to get Scarlett, her carriage, and tow vehicle ready. Get it done kids. We'll be creating a River Ruckus on the St. Johns River SOON!
------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: March-11-2021 at 10:29am
Morfoot wrote:
Okay Gang less than a month away so it's time to start chiming in on what you're bringing to the cookout Sat Night. Talked to Les Todd last night and he said he'd be there. He usually hits the Blackwater Inn for dinner on Thursday night so I told him we'd see him then. Here's who we Got attending and what you're bringing to the table.
Morfoot - Spec Hole - Desert
mmfarmer1 - Ms Auds - BBQ Ribs
Flat Kite Art AKA Crash Cozier & Phyllis - ???- Utensils
Jbear - Bear Den
rebel skier - Eagles Nest
chessie - RV
skibum - Bluegill
Nautiquehunter - ???
Nautique John - Deer Hunter
ReidP - RV
LesterT - local
Woody - Local
It'll be here before you know it and I for one have a lot to do to get Scarlett, her carriage, and tow vehicle ready. Get it done kids. We'll be creating a River Ruckus on the St. Johns River SOON! |
------------- "Art"
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Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: March-11-2021 at 10:49am
Correct! Art (with rapidly healing injuries from kite crash) and Phyllis already have:
Decent quality paper/plastic plates (not the floppy ones)
Solo cups
Plastic "silverware"
Paper towels (A.K.A. Napkins)
What else might we need?? (Serving utensils like tongs, serving spoons???)
------------- "Art"
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Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: March-11-2021 at 11:05am
Just watched river ruckus video 2019 on YouTube jealous looks fun Please take 2021 video, so we can join in
Do not see beer on any list
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-11-2021 at 7:43pm
67 ski nat wrote:
Do not see beer on any list |
We used to provide a keg for all to enjoy but it usually went to waste. Maybe half of it was left behind. Most of the weekend is spent on a river or in the springs so there just wasn't enough time at Parts more a to consume it.
------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: March-11-2021 at 8:04pm
Simple solution: BYOBABSFYF2* *Bring Your Own Beer And Bring Some For Your Friends Too.
------------- "Art"
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Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: March-12-2021 at 10:11am
Art-that is a good one! It is also some of the best advice one could give to anyone attending a get together!
------------- 2004 196 LE Ski 1969 Marauder 19 1978 Ski
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: March-15-2021 at 2:50pm
Only a few weeks away........Make sure everyone checks and double checks your supply list, you wont want to be looking for things once on the water!!!!
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Posted By: rebel skier
Date Posted: March-15-2021 at 3:00pm
Morfoot wrote:
Okay Gang less than a month away so it's time to start chiming in on what you're bringing to the cookout Sat Night. Talked to Les Todd last night and he said he'd be there. He usually hits the Blackwater Inn for dinner on Thursday night so I told him we'd see him then. Here's who we Got attending and what you're bringing to the table.
Morfoot - Spec Hole - Desert
mmfarmer1 - Ms Auds - BBQ Ribs
Flat Kite Art AKA Crash Cozier & Phyllis - ???- Utensils
Jbear - Bear Den
rebel skier - Eagles Nest - Juli and I will 1- plan to make up a broccoli and bacon salad and 2- I will bring a couple packages of wings again to also throw on the grill. Mike grilled them up so good last time.
chessie - RV
skibum - Bluegill
Nautiquehunter - ???
Nautique John - Deer Hunter
ReidP - RV
LesterT - local
Woody - Local
It'll be here before you know it and I for one have a lot to do to get Scarlett, her carriage, and tow vehicle ready. Get it done kids. We'll be creating a River Ruckus on the St. Johns River SOON! |
------------- Hotty Toddy lets go skiing!
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: March-22-2021 at 3:34pm
How are we looking friends!!!! What are we bringing for Saturday's cookout??? Farmer's-Ribs Morfoot- Dessert Art/Phyllis-Utensils,plates Rebel skier/Juli-Broccoli and bacon salad, Wings
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-23-2021 at 5:59am
mmfarmer1 wrote:
How are we looking friends!!!! What are we bringing for Saturday's cookout??? Farmer's-Ribs Morfoot- Dessert Art/Phyllis-Utensils,plates Rebel skier/Juli-Broccoli and bacon salad, Wings |
I guess only a dozen of of us are eating Mike as there seem to be a bunch of crickets in here. Anything in particular that you or Marsha want for desert? How about you Richard?
------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Posted By: Nautiquehunter
Date Posted: March-23-2021 at 6:15am
What do you need us to bring?
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Posted By: rebel skier
Date Posted: March-23-2021 at 9:29am
No preference here on desert unless the GA peaches are super ripe that time of year. Always love a peach cobbler. But it may be too early.
Would y'all prefer I bring burgers to throw on with Mike's ribs vs chicken wings?
I am picking up an HO Hovercraft prior to the trip. I spent too much of last season nursing back pain and think it could be a fun way to get my slalom rehab well underway.
------------- Hotty Toddy lets go skiing!
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Posted By: chessie
Date Posted: March-23-2021 at 9:38am
My wife's signature Cheese and Mac., pulled pork and a dessert dish, also. We are looking forward to meeting everyone.. We will be arriving on the 5th with our RV in campsite #13 if any help is needed let us know. Ike and Debbie
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: March-24-2021 at 9:09am
rebel skier wrote:
No preference here on desert unless the GA peaches are super ripe that time of year. Always love a peach cobbler. But it may be too early.
Would y'all prefer I bring burgers to throw on with Mike's ribs vs chicken wings?
I am picking up an HO Hovercraft prior to the trip. I spent too much of last season nursing back pain and think it could be a fun way to get my slalom rehab well underway. |
Whatever you want to bring Richard, wings or burgers we'll get them fired up on the grill!!!!
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Posted By: Nautiquehunter
Date Posted: March-26-2021 at 5:58am
Morfoot wrote:
Okay Gang less than a month away so it's time to start chiming in on what you're bringing to the cookout Sat Night. Talked to Les Todd last night and he said he'd be there. He usually hits the Blackwater Inn for dinner on Thursday night so I told him we'd see him then. Here's who we Got attending and what you're bringing to the table.
Morfoot - Spec Hole - Desert
mmfarmer1 - Ms Auds - BBQ Ribs
Flat Kite Art AKA Crash Cozier & Phyllis - ???- Utensils
Jbear - Bear Den
rebel skier - Eagles Nest
chessie - RV
skibum - Bluegill
Nautiquehunter - Otter
Nautique John - Deer Hunter
ReidP - RV
LesterT - local
Woody - Local
It'll be here before you know it and I for one have a lot to do to get Scarlett, her carriage, and tow vehicle ready. Get it done kids. We'll be creating a River Ruckus on the St. Johns River SOON! |
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: March-29-2021 at 3:21pm
River Ruckus is coming up next week!!! Super excited and hope everyone is ready for a picture perfect weather week here in sunny Florida ......High in the upper 80's!! Pack your sunscreen and chill those beers!
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Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: March-30-2021 at 5:15am
Okay Gang.... we are quickly approaching the Ruckus as Mike mentioned. Just a reminder to those who are regulars and for the few newcomers we have.......
DON'T FORGET!!!!!
ANCHOR ROPES for Bow AND Stern BOAT FENDERS... this is essential for rafting up in the Silver Glen and for docking in Taverres for lunch Fri. RED SOLO CUPS... Alcohol is prohibited in the Silver Glen and Barney always shows up, but everyone knows that "drinking water' tastes better out of a RSC! SUNSCREEN and SNACKS... It's usually an all day party at the Glen on Sat so be prepared to bake in the HOT Fla Sun all day.
For those not knowing what to bring for Saturday Nights cookout just bring something that goes well with ribs and chicken. Chips are always good, Every likes Desserts so bring something other than coconut and carrot cake which is what I usually bring as its usually requested. King Hawaiian Dinner rolls maybe??
------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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Posted By: skibum1110
Date Posted: March-31-2021 at 2:37pm
Morfoot - Spec Hole - Desert
mmfarmer1 - Ms Auds - BBQ Ribs
Flat Kite Art AKA Crash Cozier & Phyllis - ???- Utensils
Jbear - Bear Den
rebel skier - Eagles Nest - Juli and I will 1- plan to make up a broccoli and bacon salad and 2- I will bring a couple packages of wings again to also throw on the grill. Mike grilled them up so good last time.
chessie - RV
skibum - Bluegill. Burger and hot dog buns. Chips
Nautiquehunter - ???
Nautique John - Deer Hunter
ReidP - RV
LesterT - local
Woody - Local
------------- 1992 Ski Nautique 1975 Ski Nautique 2000 Ski Nautique 2006 Ski Nautique 206 Limited 2005 Air Nautique 206 Team
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Posted By: mmfarmer1
Date Posted: April-02-2021 at 1:25pm
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